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    My "New" Lisle Model 91000 Drill Bit Sharpener!

    Hi, Admittedly, I can sharpen a Drill Bit by hand with a Gauge pretty well, but... No way as good as a Machine set up to do it correctly. Have been keeping my eyes open for years and finally found something I was looking for... Found this on FB and offered the Seller $100 and he took...
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    Is Irwin Hanson Taps now made in CHINA?

    Hi, Well, received the Tap Set and it is not Morse but Columbia USA! Seems to be or was an old company going back to the early 1900's! I'll call it good for the price!
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    Is Irwin Hanson Taps now made in CHINA?

    Hi, Ended up getting a vintage Montgomery Ward Set from the Bay. Seems from what I can find info on, these were made by "MORSE"... Morse had a connection with MW for some reason.
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    Anyone collect vintage Taps and dies?

    Hi, Saw this, never thought of Morse? Still waiting on the set to arrive. AI Overview Learn more… Morse manufactured taps and dies for Montgomery Ward. Morse is a leader in the production of taps and dies for professional craftsmen.
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    Any way to repair a bench vise nut that is integrated with the end cap?

    Hi, Weld it up! Here is a Rock Island I repaired. Even made a new tightening nut for the swivel base.
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    Anyone collect vintage Taps and dies?

    Hi, Thanks, I have heard Penney's put out some good Tap and Dies, whoever made them. I think my vintage Tap and Die set will work just fine, and be better than anything Chinese.
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    Anyone collect vintage Taps and dies?

    Hi, Thanks may never know, have seen "Vulcan" and Greenfield mentioned with Wards stuff, but? Will look when I receive the set to see if I can see who actually made it. Powr-Kraft OSG Japan, has also come up in searches?
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    Anyone collect vintage Taps and dies?

    Hi, Thanks, have to wait for it to arrive!
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    Anyone collect vintage Taps and dies?

    Hi, Just bought a vintage Montgomery Ward tap and die set. Wanted a good price but better than import. Anyone know who made these?
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    Is Irwin Hanson Taps now made in CHINA?

    Hi, Looking for decent but economical Metric Tap Set. Saw the Irwin but heard it is now made in China and not the same quality???
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    Craftsman 1/3 HP Shatter Proof Glass Shield Plate Replacement???

    Hi, I just ordered a 12 x 12 sheet of 1/4" Polycaronate. I can cut it on my TS, and... I also have a 1/4 HP Grinder I refurbed that could use some shields also! We shall see thanks for the help!!!
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    Craftsman 1/3 HP Shatter Proof Glass Shield Plate Replacement???

    Hi, Thanks I will check it out but sounds expensive? I don't know if it would be doable to find one OEM Plate???
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    Craftsman 1/3 HP Shatter Proof Glass Shield Plate Replacement???

    Hi, Picked up a Craftsman Block Grinder Model 3971980, and... It is missing a Glass Plate. What are you Guys using to replace these Shield Plates. I can get a Plastic sheet and cut two new ones but would rather have glass???
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    Delta DP 600 from WWII

    Hi, Fantastic labor of Love! My Shop Delta... Use it every day! Just looked up my Ser. # the Press was made in 1944! https://thepatriotwoodworker.com/forums/topic/16271-delta-round-badge-timeline/
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    Buffalo Brand Gear Puller!

    Hi, Well received my 8" Puller and really more than I needed but also has a 4" option on the Puller Arms so used that and it worked great! VERY heavy built Puller and looks quality. Still had to heat the Hub I was pulling but the Puller finally had it's way. I think for the Money spent...
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    Buffalo Brand Gear Puller!

    Hi, I have a 1960's CAROLINA 30T Shop Press. I think every Gas Station had one in the back when I was a Kid. Think they were sold by traveling Salemen back then. This Puller is all I need and at a price I was looking for. Should be better than HF from CHINA!
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    Buffalo Brand Gear Puller!

    Hi, Looks like they are in Taiwan, that's good! https://buffalo-tools.com/about
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    Buffalo Brand Gear Puller!

    Hi, Bought this as I wanted a decent but economical 3-Jaw Gear Puller. Hardly ever use one but when you need it nothing else will do. Where these made in Taiwan??? I don't know what "Rinks" is?
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    Show us Your Vintage Bench Grinders!!!!

    Hi, I built a Stone Age RPC from a 7.5HP 3 Phase motor and start it with a 1/2HP Washing Machine motor. I've used it for a BP Mill and a Horz. Bandsaw, for about 15 years now. Some good deals out there if you can produce 3 Phase!
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    Show us Your Vintage Bench Grinders!!!!

    Hi, Yep, guess it was going to get thrown out, and someone thought about me. I forge knives for a hobby, so will rebuild it, and use it to grind off the forge scale, instead of using my expensive grind belts on my 2X72! Straight wired it to test, and it runs!
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